Translating the New Testament collection

As several bloggers have noted there is a new book out focusing on translating the New Testament. Mark Boda was my undergrad Old Testament professor so I know this should be a good collection. Two articles on Galatians are included:

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In my view, the order of these parts also show their value. Part 1 is very interesting and thought provoking for those who like to know more about textual criticism and especially the two opposing camps of Nestle-Aland and the Robinson-Pierpoint Byzantine text. Barbara Aland gives some rather weak arguments for the NA position, while Maurice Robinson presents strong arguments for the Byzantine text. Personally, I do not think that any of the two camps can claim that they have arrived at THE original text. Much work still needs to be done in textucal criticism.
Part 2 about translation is a useful introduction to various theories of translation. As a practical Bible translator myself, I found the articles to be lacking the insights that come from lots of experience in actually DOING Bible translation.
Part 3 and 4 was of little interest to me, but maybe those more into theology would appreciate the articles.